Can’t come to Geva? Unique Geva experiences for elementary, middle and high school students, as well as adults, will travel to you! Bring the art of theatre into your classroom, organization, or community center.

How to arrange a Touchstone Workshop

Select a couple of dates and times that suit your schedule. Due to our large number of educational programs continuously on offer, proposing more than one available date will help us to accommodate your request. Workshops will be scheduled subject to availability, and we recommend requesting a workshop at least three weeks in advance.

The cost per workshop is $175. Workshops are limited to 30 participants. If you have a larger group, please be prepared to divide into smaller groups. It is possible to add additional workshops on the same day for $125 per workshop.

For more information, or to request a workshop, please call 585-232-1366 x 3035.

“We appreciate the many ways that Geva reaches out to the classroom and helps make literature come alive in a most positive way.”

Grades 4-6

Storytelling through Theatre

What are the ingredients of a story? Where do stories come from? What is the audience’s role in the creation of a story? Using Chris Van Allsburg’s The Mysteries of Harris Burdick as a springboard, this workshop introduces the actor’s tools for creative and expressive communication. Students will investigate character through movement, voice and action, and imagine a story with beginning, middle and end. As they express ideas on their feet, both visually and verbally, students discover the joy of reading, writing, and performance. (60 minutes)

Grades 7-12 and Adults

Shakespeare’s Words are Action

This workshop is designed to help teachers and students “Speak the Speech and Talk the Talk,” breathing life into some of the greatest words ever written. This workshop explores Shakespeare’s language and give students new approaches to interpreting and delivering text, as well as uncovering textual clues to discover more about Shakespeare’s fascinating characters. (45 minutes)

Behind the Scenes with Geva

Ever wonder what goes into producing a play? This workshop takes a peek at the magic behind the scenes, revealing many of the elements that go into the full production of a play. Participants follow the creation of a performance, from the initial selection of a script through the conception and realization of the scenic, costume, lighting and sound design that ultimately enhance the performances of actors bringing a play to life on the stage. (45 minutes)

Improvisation

“...but how am I supposed to know what to say?” Improvisation improves focus, cooperation, trust, spontaneity and attentiveness. These tools can be used to invent and explore characters and stories, enhance communication skills, build teamwork and deepen a performance. This workshop aims to build confidence for individuals and groups by introducing simple guidelines for improvising effectively. (45 minutes)